Requisition Number: 2419
Summary: Your initial duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate levels as applicable; course and/or curriculum development; involvement on College and University committees and/or initiatives; as well as duties as assigned. Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All Faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; involved in scholarly activities as appropriate to appointment; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.
Job Responsibilities:
- Teaches load of 12 contact hours per semester of undergraduate courses in physics and related subjects. Community, institutional and professional service in furtherance of FGCU's mission is expected of all faculty. Other duties may be assigned by the chair.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Physics, Astronomy, or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation. Demonstrated achievement or evidence of potential for excellent teaching in general physics.
Must meet the University and College criteria for the appointment to the level of Instructor I.
Preferred Qualifications: The department values an interdisciplinary teaching and experience teaching at the general education level. Talent for delivering a difficult scientific subject in a creative and relevant manner to students in STEM fields. A collaborative and collegial spirit and wiliness to serve at the department and college levels. Although applicants from all areas of physics are welcome, expertise in areas which complement existing departmental strengths would be especially welcome, as would interest and ability to make connections to other programs in the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Engineering. The successful applicant will demonstrate a willingness to engage in service opportunities commensurate with career maturity.
Special Instructions: Appointment will be made on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2016.
Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.
Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request and become property of FGCU.
Salary: $42,000 - Negotiable based on education & experience
